Found Semroc USS Andromeda kit

[Antares JS]

I am mighty tempted by the Wildman version, but I would really like to build the original-sized one as well. It's one of the very few sci-fi model rocket designs that I have found interesting. Unfortunately it's out of stock everywhere I've looked. If anyone has an unbuilt Andromeda they would be willing to part with, please get in touch. I am offering $60 + shipping, the current list price from erockets.

 

[Bill S]

While I can't help you on that, here is a picture of one a guy at Red Glare was flying. He said it was 16lbs... I think he said it was an I engine.

 

[afadeev]

It's a beautiful rocket.
Unfortunately, it appears to be out of stock at both www.eRockets.biz and www.morerockets.com

 

[kuririn]

I have a Semroc Andromeda new in an unopened bag.
It has two crimped ST-7 tubes, courtesy of USPS (pics attached).
That is all the damage I can see without opening the bag.
If you are willing to replace or repair the crimped tubes, I am offering $50 + shipping.
PM me if interested.

 

[Pem Tech]

Oh man, this was my first sci-fi kit, way back when. It was a pure hack-job. No sealer on the fins, transition or nose cone, slopped orange over badly sprayed outboards and warped dowels.
But I loved her...
Heck, now I'm going to have to scratch build one.

Antares JS, have you considered scratching the kit? It wouldn't be that difficult.

 

[Rocketteer]

I have a Semroc Andromeda new in an unopened bag.
It has two crimped ST-7 tubes, courtesy of USPS (pics attached).
That is all the damage I can see without opening the bag.
If you are willing to replace or repair the crimped tubes, I am offering $50 + shipping.
PM me if interested.
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If he doesn't take it I will!

 

[B_RadB]

I have one boxed up and ready to ship from a previous potential sale. However, I won't be home until after Easter to ship it.

 

[Rocketteer]

I have one boxed up and ready to ship from a previous potential sale. However, I won't be home until after Easter to ship it.

I'm interested

 

[Bill S]

Antares, if you check here at Erockets, they sell most of the parts needed to clone an Andromeda, including decals...

https://www.erockets.biz/search.php?search_query=andromeda&section=product

There is also a thread here that discusses cloning one:

https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/estes-andromeda.36658/

Cheaper and easier than trying to get one on Ebay for outrageous prices.

 

[Relative Dimensions]

I have one boxed up and ready to ship from a previous potential sale. However, I won't be home until after Easter to ship it.

I'm interested too, it's sold out everywhere else, no time frame for restocking either.

 

[Antares JS]

While I can't help you on that, here is a picture of one a guy at Red Glare was flying. He said it was 16lbs... I think he said it was an I engine.View attachment 513379

I was at Red Glare and saw that fly, that's actually what got me thinking about it.

I have reached out to @B_RadB and I'm going to buy his. I will mark this thread as found once it is in my hands.

 

[Bill S]

Cool, nice to see that you found one.

 

[PhlAsh]

While I can't help you on that, here is a picture of one a guy at Red Glare was flying. He said it was 16lbs... I think he said it was an I engine.View attachment 513379

J360 skidmark.

 

[PhlAsh]

Though my flight was less than optimal, I haven't seen any indication that anyone else has flown a WM Andromeda successfully

 

[Antares JS]

Though my flight was less than optimal, I haven't seen any indication that anyone else has flown a WM Andromeda successfully

Another reason why I want to get one for myself - someone needs to go on record with a successful flight with the thing, might as well give it a shot myself.

 

[les]

Though my flight was less than optimal, I haven't seen any indication that anyone else has flown a WM Andromeda successfully

I recall a video from Wildman of one that flew successfully. I could not find it with a quick search of TRF
But I found it on YouTube

 

[Relative Dimensions]

I recall a video from Wildman of one that flew successfully. I could not find it with a quick search of TRF
But I found it on YouTube

Yeah, this one was 13 feet long, flew really well.No mention as to what motor though.Probably gonna take a while before the Semroc model is available,I noticed that someone bought an original on line just recently.

 

[Bill S]

J360 skidmark.

Apparently my memory of that is for crud, so thank you for correcting me.

 

[Rocketteer]

Yeah, this one was 13 feet long, flew really well.No mention as to what motor though.Probably gonna take a while before the Semroc model is available,I noticed that someone bought an original on line just recently.

Cool

 

[les]

Yeah, this one was 13 feet long, flew really well.No mention as to what motor though.

At the end they say it was a K700

 

[PhlAsh]

Yeah, this one was 13 feet long, flew really well.No mention as to what motor though.Probably gonna take a while before the Semroc model is available,I noticed that someone bought an original on line just recently.

It they went with the nosecone provided, yes it would be right at the 13ft mark.

 

[Antares JS]

I received @B_RadB's Andromeda today and marked this thread as Found.